1. Canvas is primed and ready to work on; if desired, sand lightly and wipe dust. For diamond shape, measure and mark center along top edges of all four sides, then measure and mark 1/2" from first marking. Run painter's tape from inner markings making sure to stretch tape and spot press, then firmly press tape edges to prevent seepage.

1. Periodically seal areas with Glazing Medium when completing a step to seal and protect paint from lifting when you need to wipe or wash away any mistakes. This design was created loosely and freely; don't stress over it. Leave brush marks showing here and there; minor imperfections will add to the contemporary setting.

Leaves and Stems

1. Use dagger brush and Chrome Green Hue to base each, avoiding opaque coverage, using transparent areas as natural shading on leaves. Apply second light coat over highlight areas. Brighten highlight areas with touch of Med. White, then again with touch of Hansa Yellow covering less area with each highlight. Add soft Blue Grey tinges along outer leaf edges and very little Burgundy tinges.

Tulips

1. Use #12 filbert or 1/2" oval wash to loosely base heads Med. White. Begin building shape by adding more coats along brighter edges, stroking from top downwards, and letting paint fade as you go. (Note: Focal point is center flower; all other flowers reflect off it.) Use rough strokes to brighten highlights with Warm White, lightly blending as you work towards dark side. Add very light touch of Titanium White to three middle flowers. (Note: Soft washes of background color can be added over flower to tone them down if they get too bright.) Add soft Blue Grey tinges along outer edges and very little Burgundy tinges.